Pula, City of Canlaon, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| City | Canlaon |
| Postal code | 6223 |
| Population (2020) | 4,655 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.4034, 123.1836 (10° 24' North, 123° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 792.3 meters (2,599.4 feet) |
Pula is a barangay in the city of Canlaon, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,655. This represented 7.91% of the total population of Canlaon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pula in the 2015 Census was 5,001 broken down into 1,181 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,025 | 778 | 5.17 | |
| 3,801 | 779 | 4.88 | |
| 4,415 | 890 | 4.96 | |
| 4,791 | 966 | 4.96 | |
| 4,519 | 1,035 | 4.37 | |
| 5,001 | 1,181 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pula is 20 to 24, with 541 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 118 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 504 | 10.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 512 | 10.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 510 | 10.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 513 | 10.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 541 | 10.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 381 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 324 | 6.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 324 | 6.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 276 | 5.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 250 | 5.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 225 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 174 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 137 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 98 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 65 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 0.48% |
| Total | 5,001 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pula grew from 4,025 in 1990 to 4,655 in 2020, an increase of 630 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.50%, or a decrease of 346 people, from the previous population of 5,001 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,025 | – | |
| 3,801 | -1.07% | |
| 4,415 | 3.26% | |
| 4,791 | 1.13% | |
| 4,519 | -2.11% | |
| 5,001 | 1.95% | |
| 4,655 | -1.50% |
Location
Pula is situated at approximately 10.4034, 123.1836, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 792.3 meters or 2,599.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pula shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Linothangan, Canlaon, Negros Oriental
- Masulog, Canlaon, Negros Oriental
- Ninoy Aquino, Canlaon, Negros Oriental
- Yubo, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
- Biaknabato, La Castellana, Negros Occidental
- Masulog, La Castellana, Negros Occidental
- Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental
- Codcod, San Carlos, Negros Occidental
- Bayog, Canlaon, Negros Oriental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.